What party did Pierce Butler belong to?

Pierce Butler was a member of the Democratic-Republican party and represented the state of South Carolina in the U.S. Senate.

When did Pierce Butler serve in the U.S. Senate?

Pierce Butler served in the U.S. Senate from March 4, 1789 to November 21, 1804, representing South Carolina.

When did Pierce Butler die?

Pierce Butler died on February 15, 1822.

Historical Profile

Pierce Butler is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.

Democratic-Republican Inactive

Pierce Butler

Former U.S. Senator for South Carolina

Biography

Pierce Butler (died 1822) was an American politician who represented South Carolina in the United States Senate across 2 separate periods of service between 1789 and 1804, between the 1st and 8th Congresses. Butler served as a Pro-Administration and later as a Democratic-Republican. Butler died on February 15, 1822.

Key Information

Full Name: Pierce Butler
Died: February 15, 1822
Term Started: November 4, 1802
Term Ended: November 21, 1804

Service History

Mar 4, 1789 – Oct 25, 1796 1st–4th Congresses Pro-Administration South Carolina
Nov 4, 1802 – Nov 21, 1804 7th–8th Congresses Democratic-Republican South Carolina

Service dates from the official U.S. Senate historical roster. For senators who changed party affiliation during their service, the party shown for each period is approximate.

Current Senators from South Carolina

Served With

Senators who represented the same state during Butler's service:

Ralph Izard (SC) 1789–1795
Jacob Read (SC) 1795–1796
Thomas Sumter (SC) 1802–1804